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Abstract illustration for The Ring Cycle, with a glowing golden ring framing a canyon, river, distant cliffs, and flying birds.

Coming June 2028

The Ring

By Richard Wagner

Overview

Composer and Librettist

Richard Wagner

Conductor

Eun Sun Kim

Director

Francesca Zambello

Das Rheingold

2 hour 30 min

Die Walküre

4 hours 45 min

Siegfried

5 hours

Götterdämmerung

5 hours 15 min

Wagner’s four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, is one of the greatest creative accomplishments of humanity. Written over a period of 26 years, The Ring is an epic journey that takes us from the birth of the world to the destruction of the Gods and the heralding of a new world order. Continuing Music Director Eun Sun Kim’s exploration of the works of Wagner, and in Francesca Zambello’s highly acclaimed production, The Ring is an artistic experience like none other. San Francisco Opera looks forward to welcoming you to experience one of three cycles of The Ring in June 2028.

The Ring Dates

Cycle #1
June 13–18, 2028

Tues, June 13 at 7:30pm – Das Rheingold
Wed, June 14 at 6pm – Die Walküre
Fri, June 16 at 6pm – Siegfried
Sun, June 18 at 1pm – Götterdämmerung

Cycle #2
June 20–25, 2028

Tues, June 20 at 7:30pmDas Rheingold 
Wed, June 21 at 6pmDie Walküre 
Frid, June 23 at 6pmSiegfried
Sun, June 25 at 1pm - Götterdämmerung

Cycle #3
June 27–July 2, 2028

Tues, June 27 at 7:30pm – Das Rheingold 
Wed, June 28 at 6pm – Die Walküre
Fri, June 30 at 6pm – Siegfried
Sun, July 2 at 1pm - Götterdämmerung

On Sale Dates

October 13, 2026
Ring Cycle packages go on sale for Ring Circle members (see below), 2026–27 subscribers, and donors of $150.00 or more.


July 2027
Ring Cycle packages go on sale to the general public.


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Two Ways to Experience the Ring

The Binge Watch (High Demand)

Cross off your opera bucket list and view the entire cycle in one week! To unlock premium benefits for your Ring Cycle experience, consider joining the Ring Circle.

When to See It Opera
June 13–18, 2028 All four Ring operas
June 20–25, 2028 All four Ring operas
June 27–July 2, 2028 All four Ring operas


How to plan this experience:

Ring Cycle tickets go on sale to Ring Circle Members, 2026-27 Season subscribers, and donors on October 13, 2026.

Ring Cycle tickets go on sale to the general public July 2027.

The Slow Burn

See each opera in the cycle across two seasons. Space out your Ring experience—this way you'll have the time to let each opera sink in before you move on to the next!

When to See It Opera
Summer 2027 1. Das Rheingold
Fall 2027 2. Die Walküre
Late Spring 2028
3. Siegfried & 4. Götterdämmerung


How to plan this experience:

Select a subscription that includes Das Rheingold. Then renew that package next year for the 2027-28 Season to see the remaining performances and secure your seats early before tickets go on sale to the general public.

Please note that tickets for standalone performances of Siegfried and Götterdämmerung will be limited.

Three maidens

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* San Francisco Opera Debut

Illustrations by Brian Stauffer